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    would be hard for the US to give more assistance to Saudi Arabia as they commit these atrocities without actually dropping the bombs themselves: the Saudis are using cluster munitions (banned by treaty in the vast majority of countries around the world) supplied to them by United States defense contractors. They’re dropping those bombs using American-made fighter jets. The US military, far from being a neutral observer, is actively providing the Saudis with intelligence and logistical assistance for

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    Market analysis summary Among the countries in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia contains some of the largest markets with over 27 million consumers and several global enterprises. Saudi society is often described as young, dynamic and affluent which often cause rapid growth in several sectors. It has the world 's 19th largest economy and the region 's highest influx of FDI. Public-private partnerships are not uncommon in the Kingdom which allows many avenues for venture capital funding. Furthermore

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    James Jones directed, Saudi Arabia Uncovered as part of PBS’ frontline series. He introduces us to the world of Saudi Arabia apart from the wealth that is portrayed in the media. He uncovers the regime’s silencing of people, the race war, and the inequality of people. The Frontline piece follows activists in Saudi Arabia. These activists capture the unrest between the rule of the Al Saud and political opposition from Sunni Islamist activism; liberal critics and the Shi'ite minority: who are oppressed

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    Saudi Arabia Economic statistical indicators convey the fact Saudi Arabia is a developed nation. However, close analysis of political and social statistical indicators would suggest that their standard of living and individual freedoms are severely suppressed. This 'developed' nation has abnormalities in its statistical indicators which are similar to those that characterises third world nations. Saudi Arabia is oil rich and is a strictly Islamic State. Their Muslim religion and its

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    on how the shift in oil prices has affected Saudi Arabia and the US’s economies, the world’s biggest oil producers. The issue will be broken down to three components; a brief summary of the laws and regulations that possibly affected the change in oil prices, how it is currently affecting the US and Saudi Arabia’s economies, and their quest for alternative solutions. The purpose of this research is to analyze how both the United States and Saudi Arabia have been affected and what progressive measures

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    Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula and Located in the southwest corner of Asia, with a total Saudi population as 2010 amounted 29,195,895 million. The country was established in 1932 by King Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Kingdom is Monarchy under the leadership of Al Saud Family, current monetary unit is Riyal, the Kingdom is at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. Geography It is surrounded by the Red Sea on the West, by Yemen and Oman on the

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    Every nation has its own unique individual identity. For many of these areas, their current condition is a blend between history and tradition. Saudi Arabia, like many others, is a perfect example of a kingdom influenced heavily by its experiences, and is also known to grow on a basis of tradition. In fact, Saudi Arabia is specifically known to adhere to one specific aspect: religion. It can be seen that this kingdom has intertwined culture and religion to dictate the rules and regulations of its

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    Saudi Arabia’s education system has drastically changed. When the Kingdom was established in 1932, education was available to very few people, mostly the children of wealthy families living in the major cities. Today, Saudi Arabia’s education system includes 25 public and 27 private universities, some 30,000 schools and a large number of colleges and other institutions. The system is open to all citizens, and provides students with free education, books and health services. While the study of Islam

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    The Operational Environment and Air Defense in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, also known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is the birthplace of Islam and home to Islam's two holiest shrines in Mecca and Medina (CIA). Saudi Arabia and the United States have different views on many political and social issues, yet the two nations have had full diplomatic relations since 1940 (DOS). This Middle Eastern country is a key partner for the United States due do their regional influence, strategic location, and

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    2.8 The summary of literature review 2.1 The Study Setting: Saudi Arabia Figure 2.1 Map of Saudi Arabia Source: (Ministry of Economy and Planning 2009) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the second largest Arab state behind Algeria and comprises the majority of the Arabian Peninsula and lies at the cross-roads of three continents: Asia, Africa, and Europe. Its capital city is Riyadh, which is the largest city in the kingdom, and the home to about 7 million people. It occupies approximately 2,250,000

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